MN Wild Sled Hockey Program

What MN Wild Sled Hockey Program does

MN Wild Sled Hockey Program, legally operating as Twin Cites Sled Hockey, is a non-profit community sled hockey organization founded in 2006 and based in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. The program provides organized sled hockey opportunities for individuals with physical disabilities who cannot participate in traditional standing ice hockey, serving both youth and adult divisions including the Adult Sled Division. It is branded and affiliated with the NHL's Minnesota Wild, which provides visibility and credibility within the Minnesota hockey ecosystem.

The core offering is a recreational and competitive sled hockey program: equipment, coaching, league play, and access to regional competitions through the Minnesota Sled Hockey Association network and peer organizations (Rochester Mustangs, Hope Hurricanes, Minnesota Warriors, Minnesota Special Hockey). The technology surface is minimal — sled hockey equipment and adaptive sports infrastructure, with registration delivered through the SportsEngine online platform (mnwildsledhockey.sportngin.com).

The business model is community-supported: revenue is generated from team registration fees (waived for first-year new players via a discount code distributed by email) supplemented by donations and fundraising activities (including a downloadable community handout). Go-to-market is community-led, relying on referrals within the adaptive sports network, social media presence (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), and the program website. The organization operates with a small staff of 7 and is volunteer-driven in character, serving the Twin Cities, Minnesota region.

Name

MN Wild Sled Hockey Program

Legal name

Twin Cites Sled Hockey

Website

https://mnwildsledhockey.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MN Wild Sled Hockey Program (Twin Cites Sled Hockey) is a Minnesota non-profit community organization that provides organized sled hockey for youth and adults with physical disabilities, operating under the Minnesota Wild NHL brand and supported by registration fees, donations, and fundraising.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adaptive Sports / Community Recreation Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability & Adaptive Sports Organizations (Paralympic, Special Olympics) (MPAKACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Winter Sports Teams/Clubs (Ski, Snowboard, Bobsleigh, etc.) (MPAKABAI), Ice Rinks & Winter Sports Facilities (MPAKAEAG)

Keywords

• Adaptive ice hockey
• Sled hockey program
• Adaptive sports league
• Disabled athlete services
• Community recreation programs

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Team Registration Fees: The program collects team registration fees from players participating in sled hockey. First-year players receive a fee waiver as an introductory offer.
2. Fundraising and Donations: The organization conducts fundraising activities and accepts donations to support program operations and player participation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Twin Cities Sled Hockey (operating as MN Wild Sled Hockey Program) delivers an adaptive sled hockey participation program for individuals with physical disabilities. The organization offers youth and adult team registration for the 2025-2026 season, with the team registration fee waived for first-year players via a discount code obtained by email. Players are organized into divisions, including an Adult Sled Division, and access ice time, coaching, equipment use, and competitive opportunities within the Minnesota sled hockey ecosystem.

Product overview

Twin Cities Sled Hockey is a single-program recreational sports organization that provides sled hockey registration and participation opportunities for youth and adults. The program offers a unified registration platform for the 2025-2026 season with first-year fee waivers for new players. No additional modules, sub-products, or add-on services are offered.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Minnesota WildcoreOthersThe program operates under the Minnesota Wild brand, providing visibility and connection to the NHL team. The MN Wild branding is used in the program name 'MN Wild Sled Hockey Program', indicating an association with the professional hockey organization.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Rochester Mustangs Sled Hockey: Minnesota sled hockey program referenced as a peer link on the Twin Cities Sled Hockey website. Operates an adaptive sled hockey program in the same state under the same competitive framework, making it a directly comparable community-based program.
• Minnesota Special Hockey: Minnesota-based adaptive hockey program for players with developmental disabilities, explicitly linked from Twin Cities Sled Hockey's site. Serves an overlapping adaptive athlete population with a closely related mission.
• Hope Hurricanes Sled Hockey: Minnesota sled hockey program referenced by Twin Cities Sled Hockey as a peer organization. Runs an adaptive sled hockey program serving similar participants within the same state ecosystem.
• Minnesota Warriors Ice Hockey: Minnesota-based sled hockey program explicitly linked from Twin Cities Sled Hockey's site. Serves a similar adaptive athlete population within the same sled hockey ecosystem, making it a directly comparable organization in mission and structure.

Broad incumbents

• Disabled Sports USA: National nonprofit providing adaptive sports opportunities for individuals with disabilities, including winter sports and sled hockey. Functions as a peer ecosystem organization supporting similar adaptive programming at a national level.
• USA Hockey (Sled Hockey national program): National governing body for amateur ice hockey in the United States, including the USA Hockey Sled program that sets rules, runs national teams, and supports local sled hockey programs. Comparable as the top-tier organization in the same sport category.
• Move United: National adaptive sports organization that supports community-based adaptive sports programs across the country, including sled hockey. Comparable to Twin Cities Sled Hockey as an enabler and broader umbrella in the adaptive sports category.
• Minnesota Sled Hockey Association: The statewide governing body that links Twin Cities Sled Hockey with other Minnesota sled hockey programs. Provides the league/competitive structure within which the program operates, making it a broader umbrella organization in the same space.

Regional players

• Chicago Blackhawks Sled Hockey: NHL-affiliated adaptive sled hockey program in the Midwest. Comparable to Twin Cities Sled Hockey because it pairs a professional NHL brand with a community-based adaptive hockey program serving a similar athlete population.
• Sharks Ice Sled Hockey (San Jose): NHL-affiliated adaptive sled hockey program based in California. Directly comparable to Twin Cities Sled Hockey as an NHL team-branded adaptive hockey program in a different geographic market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/100086379335557
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mnwildsledhockey
• Instagraminstagram.com/mnwildsledhockey

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